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KUDOS
In both cases the pilot has two possible courses of action:
• If the full stall happens above 100 m it is strongly
recommended to initiate standard stall recovery assuming
the pilot is familiar with the process (i.e. a complete
execution of the full stall, stabilisation of the wing and
progressive lifting of the hands to resume normal flight).
• If the full stall happens below 100 m or if the pilot is
unfamiliar with stall recovery the reserve parachute should
be deployed immediately.
4.10. Flying Without Brakes
If a brake line or pulley breaks it is possible to fly the KUDOS
using the D risers (rear risers). The movements should be finely
controlled as the deformation of the wing due to the traction on
the D risers is greater than that produced by using the brakes.
Tip: Practice this method of steering to be prepared before a
real brake failure!
4.11. Comments on Testing Procedures
All manoeuvres were carried out over water in a stable air mass
with standard temperature, humidity and pressure. They were
carried out by professional pilots trained to react to any problem
in the most appropriate manner. Test reports are available on
the website: www.sky-cz.com.
collapse. For this reason, we do not advise the use of the speed
bar near to the ground or in turbulent air.
4.8. Asymmetric or Frontal (Symmetric)
Collapses
Despite tests showing that the KUDOS recovers spontaneously
after collapses, active piloting is recommended in the event of
an asymmetric or frontal collapse. Active piloting will reduce the
loss of altitude and a change of direction.
In the event of a frontal (symmetric) collapse:
• Bring both brakes down symmetrically to speed up
reopening of the leading edge, then immediately bring your
hands back up to the normal flying position.
In the event of an asymmetric collapse:
• Keep the paraglider flying straight by leaning away
from the collapsed side and applying sufficient brake to
maintain course.
• Speed up the reopening of the closed side by a single,
positive input on the collapsed side.
4.9. Full Stall
Specific behaviour or weather conditions can cause a full
stall. This is a serious deviation from regular flight and can be
difficult to manage. If a stall occurs at less than 100 m above
the ground, throw your reserve parachute.
Main Causes of a Full Stall:
• Poorly timed or excessive use of the brakes when the
airspeed of the wing is reduced (e. g. when coming out of a
spiral or speeding up after a B-line stall).
• A soaked or heavily drenched leading edge (from rain or
a cloud) can result in a stall due to uneven airflow over
the leading edge. Reported cases of this phenomenon
are linked to high levels of porosity in the glider‘s fabric.
Whatever the cause, a full stall can be either symmetrical
or asymmetric (a spin).
4.12. Harness Adjustment
For test flights the pilots used ABS harnesses with the following
set-up:
Size
Distance between
hang points
Advice for hang
points distance
KUDOS XS
40-41 cm
41-42 cm
KUDOS S
41 - 42 cm
42 - 43 cm
KUDOS M
42 - 43 cm
43 - 44 cm
KUDOS L
43 - 44 cm
44 - 45 cm
KUDOS XL
44 - 45 cm
45 - 46 cm
We recommend the use of a harness with adjustments as
close as possible to those used during the homologation tests.
Excessive cross-bracing (chest strap very tight) increases the
risk of risers twisting during certain manoeuvres. A looser
setting may result in a tendency to fall towards the collapsed
side. Lower hang-points reduce the roll-stability of your harness
and can slow reopening of asymmetric collapses. Higher hang
points (+ 2–4 cm) have no influence on in-flight safety and can,
therefore, be tolerated.
5. MAINTENANCE &
CHECKS
5.1. Maintenance Advice
The life of your paraglider depends largely on the care with
which you maintain and use it.
• Avoid dropping it on its top surface or on its leading edge
during ground handling, inflation or landing.
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